Pottery Class

We're pleased to report that the pottery classes are in full swing and are being enjoyed by all the children.

The kiln is in constant use, full of coil pots, clay rabbits, dogs, cats, snakes and numerous interesting pieces.

We do free modeling with all the classes just so that they can get used to the clay. The Nursery Classes usually do the free modeling combined with "cookie cutting" and the Kindergarten Classes try to form little animals (snail, snake, bears, etc.), snowmen, candy canes , faces, pots etc. All the children really enjoy decorating their work with "sausages", little balls, hearts, flowers etc. So far the Nursery Classes did the first letter of their name and their age on a plate for alphabet and number recognition. For the Kindergarten Classes we made plates with their full name and/or their age and then have the children decorate the plates.

Right now we are doing with all the classes little wind chimes (round base which has four "clay cookies" hanging down. With the Kindergarten classes we start forming "pinch and coil pots" and this week we did pencil holders. Once all the work has been bisque fired we paint it with paint and glue (for the shine) and the kindergarten classes paint their work with glaze.